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All these accounting measurements are used by stakeholders (owners, investors, creditors/bankers, etc. ) in course of business operation. Hence, accounting is identified as ‘language of business’.  \n(ii) Systematic Recording of Transactions  \nTo ensure reliability and precision for the accounting measurements, it is necessary to keep a systematic record of all financial transactions of a business enterprise which is ensured by bookkeeping.  \nThese financial records are classified, summarized and reposted in the form of accounting measurements to the users of accounting information i.e., stakeholder.  \n(iii) Ascertainment of Results of above Transactions  \n‘Profit/loss’ is a core accounting measurement. It is measured by preparing profit and loss account for a particular period. Various other accounting measurements such as different types of revenue expenses and revenue incomes are considered for preparing this profit and loss account. Difference between these revenue incomes and revenue expenses is known as result of business transactions identified as profit/loss. As this measure is used very frequently by stockholders for rational decision making, it has become the objective of accounting.  \nFor example, Income Tax Act requires that every business should have an accounting system that can measure taxable income of business and also explain nature and source of every item reported in Income Tax Return.  \n(iv) Ascertain the Financial Position of Business  \n‘Financial position’ is another core accounting measurement. Financial position is identified by preparing a statement of ownership i.e., Assets and Owings i.e., liabilities of the business as on a certain date. This statement is popularly known as balance sheet. Various other accounting measurements such as different types of assets and different types of liabilities as existed at a particular date are considered for preparing the balance sheet. This statement may be used by various stakeholders for financing and investment decision.  \n(v) To Know the Solvency Position  \nBalance sheet and profit and loss account prepared as above give useful information to stockholders regarding concerns potential to meet its obligations in the short run as well as in the long run.  \nScope of accounting  \n1. Accounting is concerned with financial transactions and events which bring' about a change in the resources (or wealth) position of the business firm. Such transactions have to be identified first, as and when they occur. It is not difficult because. there will be proof in the form of a bill or receipt (called vouchers) . With the help of these bills and receipts identification of a transaction is easy. For example, when you purchase something you get a bill, when you make payment you get a receipt.  \n2. These transactions are to be measured or expressed in terms of money, if not done already. Generally, this problem will not arise, because the statement of proof expresses the transa","cbCaig7SLnngFSFc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig7SLnngFSFc","pdf",1226333,"English","# UNIT-1 Concept of Accounting\n## Definition of Accounting\n## Objectives of Accounting\n## Scope of Accounting\n## Basic Accounting Terminologies","[{\"question\":\"How does accounting define economic information and its purpose?\",\"answer\":\"Accounting is defined as the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information so users can make informed judgments and decisions.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main objectives of accounting?\",\"answer\":\"Accounting aims to provide useful information for decision-making, ensure systematic recording of transactions, ascertain results like profit or loss, determine the financial position through statements, and indicate solvency through key accounts.\"},{\"question\":\"What is included in the scope of accounting?\",\"answer\":\"The scope includes identifying transactions, measuring them in money terms, recording them in a journal, classifying them in a ledger, summarising periodically through profit and loss and balance sheet, and communicating and interpreting the results for interested parties.\"}]","Concept of Accounting - Objectives, Scope and Basic Terminologies | PDF",76]